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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 165.89 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 165.89 and 105.99 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 165.89 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/165.89 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 165.89 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 17,582.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,582.15/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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